Written by Zeryn Macklin.

With tax season underway, many students and parents are reviewing their 1098-T forms and reaching out with questions about what the form includes and what it doesn’t. While we previously covered how to access the 1098-T and its general purpose, this article serves as a brief recap with added clarifications based on the most common questions we receive.

What the 1098-T Includes

The 1098-T reports qualified tuition and related expenses the university is required to report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Specifically, the form may include:

• Payments made toward qualified tuition and related fees
• Financial Aid such as scholarships and grants, applied to those charges
• Sponsor payments or departmental transfers applied to qualified expenses

What is Not Included on the 1098-T

Several charges students expect to see on the 1098-T are not reported by the university. The 1098-T reflects only the information the university is required to report to the IRS. These charges may include:

• Course Ready program charges
• Study Abroad program costs
• Student health insurance
• Housing, dining, Greek Life or other non-qualified fees

Calendar-Year Clarifications

One of the most frequent points of confusion relates to timing. The 1098-T only reports payments and financial aid posted within the calendar year. For example, spring 2026 tuition was due in December 2025. This payment will be reported on the 2025 1098-T, not the 2026 form.

The same rules also apply to financial aid. Only aid disbursed during the calendar year appears on that year’s 1098-T.

Need Help Interpreting Your Form?

While the University Cashier’s Office (UCO) generates the 1098-T form, the UCO is unable to provide tax advice. We recommend contacting a tax professional or tax preparer for guidance on how to report tuition and other education-related expenses on a tax return.

Students can continue to access their 1098-T through MyPack Portal. Parents or authorized guests may view the form using their Brickyard Login once access has been granted.

For additional information about education tax credits, visit the IRS guidelines or consult a tax professional.